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Rules and policies

This code is the guiding principle for all behaviour at Stanthorpe State High School.

Some principles upon which this code is based:

Individuals must accept responsibility for their own behaviour.

All behaviour has consequences which affect future opportunities.

Irresponsible behaviour requires a response which protects the rights of individuals who want to learn; which support the rights of teachers to teach; which offers the individual involved a chance to learn how to make a more responsible choice in the future.

A partnership between staff, students, and their families is necessary for successfully developing long term responsible behaviour.

This code may be interpreted in a number of ways. Here are some positive examples:

Courtesy

to display a welcoming attitude to visitors and newcomers to the school;

to apologise sincerely for wrong doings and to make good the damage done;

to move quietly around the school in an orderly fashion.

Co-operation

to abide by all policy documents in the school handbook;

to keep the school environment clean and in good order or free of damage;

to strive to do your very best both inside the classroom or outside.

Consideration

to avoid interference in any way with others’ learning;

to avoid all forms of harassment so as not to make others feel uncomfortable or uneasy;